Surgical Technologist - L&D Full-time Night Shift

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, the TH CTS Operating Room Associate provides clinical services to patients and assists with preoperative preparation for assigned surgical obstetrical procedures, including patient prepping and positioning. The role supports surgical procedures in Labor and Delivery, maintains the surgical field, prepares and manages equipment and supplies, assists with patient care under registered nurse direction, and documents relevant care information. The position may be designated as essential during institutional emergencies and may require respiratory protection. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and possession and maintenance of a certified surgical technologist credential from a nationally accredited credentialing organization; or successful completion of an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Commissioned Corps surgical technology training program; or employment during the 12 months immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, with certification required to continue beyond that period; or evidence of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative one year within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s) or certificate(s) before starting.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Employee Health Services.
• Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Include a resume/CV with the online application.
• May be required to wear respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair.
• May be required to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency if designated essential.

Nice To Haves

• Labor and Delivery experience.
• Labor and Delivery certification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment, supplies, sutures, and instruments for assigned surgical procedures.
• Scrub for basic-level procedures across specialty services and for complex surgical procedures, maintaining the surgical field.
• Clean, restock, and reconfigure the operating room between procedures and after scheduled procedures are complete.
• Test equipment operational efficiency and report problems to the L&D Clinician or nurse manager.
• Restock storage and equipment supply areas.
• Transport patients to and from patient care units.
• Perform delegated patient care activities in the Labor and Delivery suite under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Attend in-service programs.
• Recommend improvements to job performance and patient care.
• Precept nursing students and orientees when assigned to the scrub role in the area of specialization, as appropriate.
• Communicate instrumentation needs to CSS.
• Assist in preparing equipment for special procedures.
• Report and document appropriate patient care information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
• Some full-time positions may include location pay.
• Shift differentials may be available for night, evening, or other supplemental shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed